Learn how to create and save a passkey to sign in to your Microsoft personal or work/school account and many other websites, apps and services.
What are passkeys? Passkeys are the future of signing in—simple, secure, and stress-free. No typing, no guessing, no “forgot password” drama. With passkeys, you don't need to create and remember passwords. Instead of typing a password, you use your phone or device to confirm it’s really you, using your face or a fingerprint. Why do passkeys matter? Passkeys are incredibly easy to use ...
Yes, passkeys are considered a form of multi-factor authentication. When you use a passkey, you must use a device that stores the passkey (something you have) and unlock it with biographic information or a PIN (something you are, or something you know).
For passkey cross-device authentication scenarios, both the Windows device and the mobile device must have Bluetooth enabled and connected to the Internet. This allows the user to authorize another device securely over Bluetooth without transferring or copying the passkey itself. Some organizations restrict Bluetooth usage, which includes the use of passkeys. In such cases, organizations can ...
If you are having problems signing in with a passkey, check the error messages or scenario from the sections below, and select to expand for more information. If you get a new device, you may need to set up your passkeys again.
Passkey management is handled within your passkey provider. You can manage passkeys saved to Windows in Windows Settings. Passkeys created for your Microsoft accounts can also be managed through your personal or work/school security dashboard. For other synced credential managers, such as Microsoft Password Manager, go to the provider or service to manage passkeys stored there. Select an ...